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Violence against men

ANC Women’s League calls for castration of rapists; the reality is complex and complicated

South Africa

ANC Women’s League calls for castration of rapists; the reality is complex and complicated

By Rebecca Davis

The high cost of proving sexual assault in South Africa

South Africa

The high cost of proving sexual assault in South Africa

By Nkateko Mabasa

US surgeon, girlfriend charged with rape, 'hundreds' of victims possible

World

US surgeon, girlfriend charged with rape, 'hundreds' of victims possible

By AFP

The protection of women’s rights begins with childhood

South Africa

The protection of women’s rights begins with childhood

By Jean Elphick, Letsie Makhoaphe and Catherine Sofianos

Rape, Unresolved – Crime Stats highlight urgent need to address gender-based violence

South Africa

Rape, Unresolved – Crime Stats highlight urgent need to address gender-based violence

By Alison Tilley and Kathleen Dey

Crime Stats: South Africa is at war with itself

South Africa

Crime Stats: South Africa is at war with itself

By ISS Today

Police crime statistics: do they reflect the real reporting behaviour of victims?

South Africa

Police crime statistics: do they reflect the real reporting behaviour of victims?

By Alison Tilley and Kathleen Dey

New sex charge against Spacey: US prosecutors

World

New sex charge against Spacey: US prosecutors

By AFP

Sensationalising rape on TV is as dangerous as saying it doesn’t exist

South Africa

Sensationalising rape on TV is as dangerous as saying it doesn’t exist

By Abigail Hatcher Ncumisa Sopazi and Mzwakhe Khumalo

Reflection: A Male gaze at the Women’s march

South Africa

Reflection: A Male gaze at the Women’s march

By Nkateko Mabasa

Men must be active participants in the fight to end gender-based violence

South Africa

Men must be active participants in the fight to end gender-based violence

By Cormac Smith

‘I am marching for women in the future’

South Africa

‘I am marching for women in the future’

By Suné Payne